Flying from London to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Bristol's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Bristol Airport is located in Bristol.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to BRS.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Bristol Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BRS flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Bristol Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Bristol Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRS instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Bristol Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
From Bristol Airport, central Bristol is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bristol Airport (BRS)
Right now, $336 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bristol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $170. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to BRS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Bristol Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Bristol Airport (BRS)
September is the most popular month for flights from London to Bristol Airport (BRS). Plan your visit to Bristol in January for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your London to BRS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Bristol Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bristol
Once you've booked your flight from London to Bristol Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bristol:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Floating Harbour are leading attractions which should feature on every Bristol itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bristol. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north of Bristol. No journey is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.